FROM THE EDITOR: Students must take mock exams seriously

Schools opened for second term a few weeks ago. For non-candidates, it is a normal term, but for candidates in primary, secondary and vocational schools, it should be a time to read harder because mock exams are knocking.

Tuesday, May 05, 2015

Schools opened for second term a few weeks ago. For non-candidates, it is a normal term, but for candidates in primary, secondary and vocational schools, it should be a time to read harder because mock exams are knocking.

Unfortunately, not many learners take these exams seriously. However, education experts say any person who looks down upon the mock exam is like a driver who deliberately ignores the road signs ahead. In our lead story this week, we explain to you it is important to treat mocks like national exams and how to use the results to improve one’s performance.

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